Updates machinery to more energy-efficient models. On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that they are distributing $5.4 million to replace old diesel engines in tribal…
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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Against EPA
Two coal companies hope to loosen regulation. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week regarding the extent of power that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is able…
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USPS Proceeds with Major Gas Vehicle Purchase
Only acquiring 10% electric vehicles despite the urging from president’s administration. The U.S. Postal Service is going ahead with its plan to purchase internal combustion vehicles to replace…
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Supreme Court to Review Federal Wetland Protection’s Reach
Court case open since 2007 seeks closure. The Supreme Court agreed to look at an appeal submitted by Michael and Chantell Sackett regarding the denial by the Environmental…
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President’s Administration Pushes for Higher Fuel Efficiency
New Rule will apply to vehicles manufactured from 2023-2026. This week, President Biden and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles manufactured in…
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EPA Unveils National Recycling Plan
Plan intended to curtail greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency issued its final draft of its first “National Recycling Strategy” aiming to achieve a 50 percent nationwide…
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DOE Upgrades 1 million American Homes
Highlights energy efficiency and proper weatherization. Last week, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced that the Department of Energy had successfully upgraded 1 million homes to greener standards. This…
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Interior Celebrates 10 Years of Urban Water Conservation
Looks to protect 30% of waterways in the next ten years. On Tuesday, the Department of the Interior celebrated ten years of partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency…
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Supreme Court to Review Greenhouse Gas Regulations
Power plants request the removal of regulations from two administrations ago. On Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to review a case where they struck down rollbacks of power…
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EPA Announces New Regulations on Toxic Chemicals
FDA and Defense Department to address PFAS in food and water supplies. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Monday that it would be rolling out a new…
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